Parker promises to rein in crime during Election Night victory speech: 'We have to have a sense of order'
Incoming Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker spent her winning campaign talking tough on crime, even broaching what some consider controversial tactics to do so.
Incoming Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker spent her winning campaign talking tough on crime, even broaching what some consider controversial tactics to do so.
Philadelphia Mayoral Election 2023: Cherelle Parker projected as first female mayor of Philadelphia
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Cherelle Parker, a Democrat who has held office at the state and local level after first becoming involved in politics as a teenager, was elected Tuesday as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, becoming the first woman to hold the post.
Democrat Dan McCaffery wins open seat on Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Pennsylvania voters will make a decision with implications for the future of voting and abortion rights in a presidential battleground state when they choose the winner for an open state Supreme Court seat.
Pennsylvania voters will make a decision with implications for the future of voting and abortion rights in a presidential battleground state when they choose the winner for an open state Supreme Court seat.
Live Results: 2023 Pennsylvania, New Jersey elections
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
See the results for Tuesdays elections in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Pennsylvania's election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including a high court seat
Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court and three seats on two lower appellate courts.
Pennsylvania voters will settle four statewide judicial contests in Tuesday’s election, filling an open seat on the state Supreme Court and three seats on two lower appellate courts.
Election Day will shake up leadership in Philadelphia: 'It's a moment for the city'
When Philadelphia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pull the lever for a sweeping change in the city's top political leadership.
When Philadelphia voters go to the polls on Tuesday, they'll pull the lever for a sweeping change in the city's top political leadership.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate Cherelle Parker shares vision for city's future
Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.
Democratic candidate for mayor Cherelle Parker said she believes public safety and health are number one priorities facing next mayor or Philadelphia.
Bills to combat hate crimes gain Pennsylvania House approval
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed three bills seeking to expand and strengthen the state’s anti-hate crime statutes.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed three bills seeking to expand and strengthen the state’s anti-hate crime statutes.
Election Day 2023: Deadline to request mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania is Tuesday
With Election Day just a week away, another voting deadline is about to come and go.
With Election Day just a week away, another voting deadline is about to come and go.
Philadelphia mayoral candidate David Oh zeros in on crime, safety
As Philadelphia's race for mayor reaches its home stretch, Republican candidate David Oh says his vision for the mayor's office focuses mainly on crime prevention.
As Philadelphia's race for mayor reaches its home stretch, Republican candidate David Oh says his vision for the mayor's office focuses mainly on crime prevention.
Kids put Philadelphia mayoral candidates in hot seat at Please Touch Museum
The nominees running for Mayor of Philadelphia spent some time Tuesday morning talking to kids at the Please Touch Museum.
The nominees running for Mayor of Philadelphia spent some time Tuesday morning talking to kids at the Please Touch Museum.
Pennsylvania's Democratic governor, a rising political star, crosses partisan school choice divide
In the partisan politics of education funding, the school choice movement has pressed states for decades to send taxpayer money to private and religious schools and long had to concentrate its efforts on states where a Republican governor was an ally.
In the partisan politics of education funding, the school choice movement has pressed states for decades to send taxpayer money to private and religious schools and long had to concentrate its efforts on states where a Republican governor was an ally.
Republican David McCormick makes second Senate bid in Pennsylvania, aims to oust Democrat Bob Casey
Republican David McCormick announced Thursday that he will make his second bid for U.S. Senate in swing-state Pennsylvania, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey after losing in last year’s bruising and crowded Republican primary.
Republican David McCormick announced Thursday that he will make his second bid for U.S. Senate in swing-state Pennsylvania, this time to take on Democratic Sen. Bob Casey after losing in last year’s bruising and crowded Republican primary.
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to start using AI in its operations
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it.
Pennsylvania state government will prepare to use artificial intelligence in its operations, Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro said Wednesday, as states are increasingly trying to gauge the impact of AI and how to regulate it.
Democrats retain narrow control of Pennsylvania House after special election
Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after voters in Pittsburgh on Tuesday elected former congressional aide Lindsay Powell.
Democrats will retain their one-vote majority in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after voters in Pittsburgh on Tuesday elected former congressional aide Lindsay Powell.
Pennsylvania wants to make it easier to register to vote when drivers get or renew a license
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says it's trying to make it easier for someone to register to vote when they are getting or renewing a driver’s license in the state.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration says it's trying to make it easier for someone to register to vote when they are getting or renewing a driver’s license in the state.
Democratic Philadelphia state lawmaker joins race for Pennsylvania attorney general
Democratic state lawmaker Jared Solomon said Tuesday that he will run in next year’s election for Pennsylvania attorney general, an office that has played a big role in fighting drug trafficking, suing opioid makers and defending the battleground state’s 2020 presidential election.
Democratic state lawmaker Jared Solomon said Tuesday that he will run in next year’s election for Pennsylvania attorney general, an office that has played a big role in fighting drug trafficking, suing opioid makers and defending the battleground state’s 2020 presidential election.
Pennsylvania will end state funding for anti-abortion counseling centers after nearly 30 years
After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania's new governor plans to end a contract with an organization that distributes funds to anti-abortion counseling centers.
After nearly 30 years, Pennsylvania's new governor plans to end a contract with an organization that distributes funds to anti-abortion counseling centers.
Pennsylvania's Senate returns for an unusual August session and a budget stalemate
Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate reconvened Wednesday for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate reconvened Wednesday for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
Democrats in Pennsylvania want to keep a Supreme Court majority. They're talking up abortion rights
Democrats in Pennsylvania are talking up abortion rights as they try to protect their state Supreme Court majority in the presidential battleground.
Democrats in Pennsylvania are talking up abortion rights as they try to protect their state Supreme Court majority in the presidential battleground.